A 40-year-old psychiatrist, Dr. Hemika Agrawal, allegedly died by suicide after jumping from her Ghaziabad apartment on Sunday. Police are investigating the incident, with family stating she struggled with depression since her divorce.
A family of three — Vinod Pillai (50), his wife Shailaja (45), and daughter Purnima (19) — died in Pimpri's Morwadi after allegedly attempting suicide by inhaling poisonous fumes. Police found notes indicating severe financial problems, with Vinod having been unemployed for 1.5 years.
Kaliyah Coa, 11, died accidentally after immersing herself in the River Thames at Barge House Causeway, East London, on March 31, 2025, despite her father's refusal to let her dip her toes. An inquest ruled her death accidental, noting she was trying to retrieve a friend's lost shoe.
An 11-year-old girl, Kaliyah Coa, died accidentally from immersion in the River Thames after asking her father to 'dip her toes' in the water, an inquest heard. Her body was found two weeks after she disappeared on March 31, 2025, near Barge House Causeway, east London.
In Hunsur, Karnataka, businessman Harisha, 39, allegedly killed his wife Nischitha, 37, and daughters Nikshitha, 14, and Raksha, 8, before dying by suicide. The incident, possibly linked to financial distress, was discovered Tuesday after a friend alerted police.
Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title, defeating Argentina 1-0. However, victory celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo were tragically marred when a historic fountain collapsed, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring two others, turning a moment of national joy into profound grief.
A 40-year-old man electrocuted his two minor children, aged 14 and 12, before taking his own life in Tuticorin, India. The man was reportedly distraught after his wife left him six months prior.
Vishal Agarwal, father of murder victim Ketan Agarwal, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu for a fast-tracked investigation and trial in his son's murder case. The family has suffered immense loss, with Ketan's grandfather also passing away shortly after.
A 24-year-old woman died after falling 120 feet from the Kalugumalai Ucchi Pillayar temple hilltop in Tamil Nadu, India. She panicked when a group of monkeys surrounded her after she fed them, causing her to fall.
BJP corporator Kishan Nayak staged a unique birthday protest in Agra, standing knee-deep in a filthy drain to highlight the municipal corporation's alleged neglect of drainage works, citing deaths and poor living conditions.
A four-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped, and murdered in Kasganj district, India, allegedly as revenge for a 2021 panchayat election rivalry. A co-accused has been arrested, while the main suspect is on the run. The child's body was found three days after her disappearance.
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant, C Vetriyanantham, died by suicide in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, on the eve of his retest. Facing immense pressure after three years of preparation and fearing failure, he took his life at his residence. A suicide note expressing love for his family and fear of failing was recovered.
A 32-year-old man, Pankaj Dhama, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow passengers after an argument during a chaotic rush to board the Yoga Express at Shahdara railway station in east Delhi on Saturday. Police are investigating the incident, examining CCTV footage and questioning eyewitnesses.
A 27-year-old newly married software engineer from Delhi was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand. Police are investigating the incident, which involved bloodstains and empty liquor bottles in the room.
An Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft crashed at the Jorhat airbase in Assam. The AN-32 has been a key transport aircraft for the IAF since 1984, known for its capability in tropical and mountainous conditions. This incident adds to a history of 18 major incidents involving the aircraft type since 1986.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead after a US precision strike on the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. India's foreign ministry summoned a top US diplomat to lodge a strong protest.
India confirmed the deaths of three Indian sailors in a tragic incident aboard the oil tanker MT Cettibello, which flies the Palau flag. The Indian government expressed deep sorrow and pledged full support to the victims' families, while also directing officials to ensure the swift repatriation of rescued crew and deceased sailors. The incident occurred amidst ongoing maritime operations in the Gulf of Oman.
Constable Tarun Bali, an Indian-origin police officer with the Ontario Provincial Police, was killed in the line of duty in Hearst, Ontario. An 18-year-old suspect, who had escaped from a hospital, has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly striking Bali with a vehicle.
A massive fire at the Flourish Stay B&B hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, has killed at least 21 people. The blaze, which had a single entry-exit route, led to desperate escapes, including a woman and child jumping from the third floor. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
A senior Tamil Nadu police officer, R V Ramya Bharathi, is facing criticism after a video showed her laughing before a press briefing on a brutal girl's rape-murder case. The incident has intensified scrutiny on officials amid public anger.
Three young women (20-30 years old) found dead in the sea off Brighton; cause unknown, investigation underway.
A man allegedly murdered his wife and four children by poisoning them before attempting suicide by slitting his wrists and neck in Wazirpur village, Gurgaon. The incident occurred Saturday evening between 9-10 pm. The accused, believed to be in his 30s and employed at a salon, is currently receiving treatment at a local government hospital and is unfit for questioning. Police discovered the bodies following a PCR call around 9:30 pm. Investigators are examining possible domestic or financial distress as the motive.
A 40-year-old man allegedly killed his two sons, aged six and eleven, before hanging himself in Karnataka's Tumakuru district. Shivanna, who worked at a private factory and served as a temple priest, was reportedly distressed over his wife's alleged relationship with another man, leading to frequent domestic disputes despite prior police counselling.
A powerful explosion at Vanaja Fireworks in Kattanarpatti village killed 23 workers and injured six others Sunday afternoon. The blast struck around 3:20pm when 36 workers were handling firecracker chemicals. A secondary milder blast around 7:20pm during debris clearance injured 13 more including fire and police personnel. The factory was operating illegally on a Sunday and had more workers than permitted. The owner Muthuramalingam is on the run while police have registered a case and formed special teams to trace him.
